Anti-Israeli, American attack demonstration led by Huthi in Yemen
In the heart of the Al-Massirah Canal, fraught tensions escalate:
The Houthis cry foul over an alleged "American-Israeli aggression," following six attacks on Hodeida's port and other strikes in the Bajil district, a region under their control.
Israeli authorities have admitted to these attacks, marking the first time Israel has targeted Yemen since reinitiating hostilities in Gaza on March 18, a span during which the Houthis have launched multiple missiles against Israeli territory, most of which were intercepted, except for one that wounded six individuals on a recent Sunday.
Responsibility for a ballistic missile fired at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport on that same Sunday was claimed by the Houthis. According to their statement, they successfully hit the airport with a hypersonic ballistic missile, though Israeli police initially reported an unspecified missile impact near the airport.
In the same declaration, the Houthis also claimed a successful drone strike on a "critical Israeli enemy target" in the Ashkelon region.
Since the initiation of the Gaza conflict, ignited by the Islamic Hamas movement's unprecedented attack against Israel on October 7, 2023, the Houthis have declared numerous attacks on Israel in solidarity with the Palestinians. They also target vessels believed to be linked to Israel in the Red Sea, a vital area for global maritime traffic.
Recent days have seen a significant surge in attacks and retaliation between Israel and Yemen's Houthis. Israel, who had previously avoided direct strikes within Yemen, has potentially shifted its strategy, as per recent security reports, considering potential direct military action against Houthi positions instead of solely relying on U.S. operations[5].
Houthi forces reported additional strikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa, on May 5, resulting in civilian casualties[3]. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has vowed to persist in operations until security threats are neutralized[4], while the Houthi leadership lays blame for the Hodeidah port strikes on Israel[1]. Analysts caution that this cycle could escalate into a broader regional conflict involving Iran[1][5].
Dig deeper: Iran accuses Israel of maneuvering the US into a regional disaster.
- The Houthis accused Israel of being involved in an "American-Israeli aggression" after six attacks on Hodeida's port, citing Israel's admission to these attacks, marking the first time Israel has targeted Yemen since 2023.
- In the same declaration, the Houthis claimed responsibility for a ballistic missile fired at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport on that same Sunday, and a successful drone strike on a critical enemy target in the Ashkelon region.
- Since the initiation of the Gaza conflict in 2023, the Houthis have declared numerous attacks on Israel, including targeting vessels believed to be linked to Israel in the Red Sea.
- In light of the recent surge in attacks and retaliation between Israel and Yemen's Houthis, there are concerns that this cycle could escalate into a broader regional conflict involving politics and general news related to war-and-conflicts, particularly involving Iran.
